-month stretch and get used to nourishing a new little life. Once you have established feeding and are starting to feel more like yourself again, then you can start thinking about getting back in shape. Some new mums are lucky enough to find the weight slips off

of improving posture, and making us look taller and slimmer. A combination of cardiovascular (aerobic) exercise, which is the best way to burn calories and lose baby weight, and tummy-toning exercises, will help you lose those excess inches. It's definitely

Exercise is the best way to get yourself back in shape after you've had your baby. If you can't face the gym just yet, aren't a member or would simply rather make your first steps towards fitness in the privacy of your own home, an exercise DVD

You've carried your baby inside you for nine months, but most new parents are full of nerves about handling their tiny newborn. Here's how to get over those new-mum and dad nerves. Support his head Your baby's head is big and heavy compared with her

In the early weeks of motherhood, it’s not unusual to feel as if you are living in some sort of parallel universe. As well as feeling physically exhausted, having to cope with the rollercoaster of worries and emotions that come with becoming a mum

The baby blues is a an extremely common phenomenon that is experienced to some extent by the vast majority of new mums in the first few days after the birth.Around 50-80% of new mothers will at times feel sad, irritable and occasionally anxious

walking bare-foot, as this encourages skin to thicken on the soles. ‘It's the foot's way of creating protection,' says Nichola. ‘Instead, wear socks or slippers.' 3.Give yourself a footbath two or three times a week for at least ten minutes. Soften

the pillow. That way, if it is just a minor disturbance, we all go back to sleep. But I do feel bad. What if she really did need me and I didn't hear her?' Leah Thompson, has a daughter Anna, 8 months Top mum worriesChild psychologist Dr Pat Spungin

Looking after a baby can feel like Groundhog Day. Each day the same - wiping down the high chair and mopping up juice for the umpteenth time. Then there's the repetition of playtime - same TV programmes, books, toys.Of course being a mum is the best

tensed but don't forget to breathe properlyIf you feel tired or in pain stop exercising or you could end up hurting yourselfDo the exercises properly. A few good ones are more effective than lots done the wrong wayDrink water before, during and after